Dill Rice

I have never tried anything with Dill leaves until recently till I had in my sister’s place. Dill leaves give a nice flavor and now I like using Dill leaves in many of my dishes. This rice is very easy to make and will be tasty too.

Preparation time: 40 minutes
No of Servings: 2
Spice level: 3

Ingredients:

Basmathi rice – 1 cup

Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp

Dill leaves – a bunch

Onion – 1(medium size)(finely chopped)

Lima beans – 1 1/2 cups

Green chillies – 4

Red chilli powder – 1/4 tsp(according to spice level)

Coriander powder – 1 tsp

Ginger – 1/2″(grated)

Garam masala – 1/4 tsp

Bay leaves – 2

Oil – 2 tbsp

Salt – to taste

Method of Preparation:

Soak the basmathi rice for 20 minutes and drain it.

Heat ghee in a pan add the rice and fry it for 3-4 minutes and keep it aside.

Heat oil in a pan then add the bay leaves and cumin seeds.

Grind the green chillies to paste and add the chopped onions and salt.

Fry them till they become translucent and add the ginger.

Fry it for 2 minutes and add the dill leaves.

Then add the red chilli powder, coriander powder and garam masala.

Then add the lima beans and fry them for 2 minutes.

Add this mixture to the rice and add 1 1/2 cup of water and keep it in a rice cooker.

I remember tasting a delicious dill rice with fresh fava beans in an Iranian restaurant long ago and I would love to prepare a similar dish… Your dill rice looks very tasty! I am very tempted to try soon!